Having only seen a few episodes of Abbott Elementary before diving into its third season on DVD, I can confidently say this is one of those rare shows that lifts your mood every time you watch it. Whether you're in it for the razor-sharp wit, the lovable characters, or the subtle but sincere commentary on the state of education, Season 3 continues to deliver on all fronts—and then some. The writing, consistently smart and character-driven, is among the best comedy writing on television since The Office.
Read MoreRuss Meyer’s Motorpsycho and Up! (2025) #BluRay
Severin Films continues its inspired partnership with The Russ Meyer Charitable Trust, this time resurrecting two more fever dreams from the vault of cinema’s most notorious breast-centric auteur. Following the impressive release of The Vixen Trilogy, Severin’s new 4K and Blu-ray box sets of Motorpsycho and Up! are packed with extras, archival features, and fresh restorations that make them essential for longtime fans and newcomers alike. While both films reflect different ends of Meyer’s career, they each stand as bizarrely entertaining entries in his canon of carnality, chaos, and camp.
Read MoreSwamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted (2024)
Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted is one of those rare documentaries that feels more like a hangout than a historical overview—and that’s largely the point. Like its subject, the cult icon Swamp Dogg, the film is unapologetically loose, unexpectedly moving, and bursting with character. While it may not offer the deepest dive into music history, it provides something arguably better: an intimate portrait of an artist who never stopped creating, even as the world changed around him.
Read MoreA Desert (2024)
With A Desert, first-time feature director Joshua Erkman plunges audiences into a sun-scorched fever dream of Americana decay, blending the grit of neo-noir and the bite of horror with impressive precision. What begins as a slow burn with shades of Cheap Thrills soon mutates into a gnarlier beast—something akin to a marriage between The Devil’s Rejects and The Hills Have Eyes. But make no mistake, A Desert is its own animal: haunting, bold, and oddly beautiful.
Read MoreAll the Lost Ones (2024)
In All The Lost Ones, director Mackenzie Donaldson delivers a lo-fi dystopian thriller that’s as much about survival as it is about the slow erosion of trust in a fractured America. Set in a near-future where climate change has catalyzed a government crackdown and subsequent civil war, the film explores the lives of a small group of resisters trying to outrun a brutal militia force. At the center of the story are Nia, her sister Penny, and her boyfriend Ethan, who find themselves hiding in a remote cabin—until their sanctuary is disrupted by a militia leader named Conrad.
Read MorePocket Princess (2024)
Growing up with a deep love for stop-motion animation, I’ve always considered it a gift anytime a new project in the medium lands in my queue for review. Olivia Loccisano’s Pocket Princess is no exception—this beautifully unsettling short film is a dark little gem that reminds us just how powerful animation can be when paired with weighty, real-world themes. The visual style is instantly nostalgic, calling to mind the charming simplicity of vintage bumpers from Pee-wee’s Playhouse or the surreal elasticity of Gumby.
Read MoreThe Killgrin (2024)
Killgrin, written and directed by Joanna Tsanis, delivers a unique blend of horror and psychological drama, but its uneven pacing and somewhat predictable execution may leave some viewers longing for more. The story centers on Miranda, a woman grappling with personal tragedy, who turns to unconventional self-help methods after a spiritual healer informs her that her aura is infected by a malevolent force known as a "Killgrin." This dark entity, which feeds off her misery, begins to have a horrifying effect on those around her.
Read MoreStir of Echoes: 25th Anniversary 4K UHD SteelBook #BluRay (2024)
As someone watching Stir of Echoes for the very first time, I can't think of a better introduction than Lionsgate’s new 25th Anniversary 4K UHD Amazon Exclusive SteelBook. While the film may have flown under the radar compared to some of its late-’90s contemporaries, this newly restored release offers the perfect opportunity to rediscover—or, in my case, discover—a surprisingly eerie and engaging psychological thriller that deserves more attention. Kevin Bacon stars as Tom Witzky, an average working-class dad whose life spirals after he’s hypnotized at a party, unlocking a latent ability to see disturbing visions and ghostly apparitions.
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